Definitions

1. verb

to relax or calm down, especially after a period of stress or tension

“After a long day, she likes to unwind with a cup of tea.”

2. verb

to come or move apart, or to separate

“The threads began to unwind from the spool.”

3. noun

a gentle and soothing movement or action

“The gentle rocking of the boat was a great way to unwind.”

4. noun

a process of unwinding a thread or string, especially from a spool

“The machine is designed for unwinding rolls of paper.”